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W(h)ine and Cheese (One ’n Done) by S. Atzeni Review

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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinion are my own.

A perfect storm hits a college off-campus party in author S. Atzeni’s “W(h)ine and Cheese), the next entry in the One ’n Done series. 

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The Synopsis

Social engagements are the cornerstone of the college experience. Unfortunately, this is not one of them.

A broken heart, something to prove, and discounted dairy products create a perfect storm of disaster at a party where the wine is actually a dollar store garbage can mixed with unidentified blue liquid.

A campus novel mostly off-campus, W(h)ine and Cheese is a story of friendship, privilege, and bad ideas. In their next One ‘n Done installment since The Legend of Dave Bradley: a Performance Piece, S. Atzeni returns to ask the all-important question, “did this really happen?” The answer is simple: don’t worry about it.

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The Review

This was a unique, creative, and heartfelt story. The fast-paced and honest atmosphere the author establishes in this narrative stands out immediately. The setting of college life separates this book greatly, allowing for a very pointed and unique story that captures the world of college life.

The heart of this story is in the relatability of the protagonist’s situation and the themes of heartbreak, friendship, and the consequences that follow bad decisions. The author’s ability to hone in on the path of privilege that so many people hold in life and the real-life consequences that await those who don’t share that same privilege was engaging to see come to life on the page. 

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The Verdict

Thoughtful, engaging, and heartfelt author S. Atzeni’s “W(h)ine and Cheese” is a must-read novel. The twists and turns the character’s story holds and the way the situation escalates repeatedly allow the poetic and imagery-driven writing style to shine through so perfectly that readers will come to find this story again and again. If you haven’t yet, preorder your copy today or grab your copy on July 23rd, 2024!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

S. Atzeni (she/they) is a multi-genre, award-winning writer of prose, comics, and academic scholarship. They are the co-author of The MOTHER Principle graphic novel series and The Legend of Dave Bradley and the upcoming W(h)ine and Cheese in the bestselling One ‘n Done series. S. Atzeni holds a B.A. in Professional Writing and Journalism and a Master of Arts in English from The College of New Jersey.

When not being an adjunct professor and academic of ethnography, sequential art studies, and trauma theory, S. Atzeni is the co-founder of Read Furiously Publishing, its editorial director and its head of acquisitions. Through Read Furiously, S. Atzeni is proud to publish great books, be a part of an amazing independent literary community, and participate in literary activism.

https://readfuriously.com/pages/samantha-atzeni

The Legend of Dave Bradley: (One ’n Done Book 5) by S Atzeni Review

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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own. 

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A group of employees must contend with unruly customers and the legendary Dave Bradley in author S. Atzeni’s “The Legend of Dave Bradley”, the fifth book in the One ’n Done series.

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The Synopsis

This is a story that may be true, partially true, or not true at all.

But it still definitely happened.

An eclectic blend of experiences from the New Jersey Shop ‘NBag, a supermarket at the Jersey Shore, The Legend of Dave Bradley celebrates the horrors that only exist in customer service. 

Every day, the employees at the New Jersey Shop ‘NBag take care of customers, clean up the aisles, and try to maintain a personal life. They must also survive Dave Bradley’s very confusing yet effective reign of chaos over the store. Before long, they have to make an important choice: get distracted by Dave Bradley’s antics or get back to work? The answer is obvious.

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The Review

This was a short yet powerful and humorous read. The short fiction style of storytelling played well into this narrative. The set-up for the story initially grabbed my attention, as the narrator makes numerous attempts to quantify the validity and reality of the presented story, allowing the author’s wit and unique writing style to shine brightly.

The atmosphere played a significant role in the story. The setting not only brought a sense of reality and relatability to the narrative but how the author captured the experiences so many people in the customer service industry have daily was so engaging and added an outstanding balance to the creative storytelling that the book was building into.

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The Verdict

A quick, entertaining, and humorous read, author S Atzeni’s “The Legend of Dave Bradley” is a must-read short fiction read. The witty and imaginative writing style the author brought and the compelling narrative will keep readers wanting more from this fantastic author. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

S. Atzeni is a writer of prose, comics, and academic scholarship. She has a BA in Professional Writing and MA in English from The College of New Jersey. Her most recent work include the graphic novel series The MOTHER Principle, the first volume of which, MOTHER Knows Best, was released in August 2015 with the second volume, MOTHER May I, slated for release in 2019. She is a regular contributor to Read Furiously’s One ‘n Done series which has featured her stories Breath, The Legend of David Bradley, and the upcoming Beauty. S. Atzeni has been a writer for The Mary Sue and for Bustle. Her scholarly work has been published by the Sequart Organization, and she has been a presenter and panel chair at academic conferences throughout the East Coast. She is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Read Furiously and currently teaches post-modernism, Holocaust studies, superheroes, and pop culture at The College of New Jersey.

S. Atzeni lives in New Jersey with her husband, comic writer Adam Wilson, their son, and their cat Alaska who has yet to become internet famous, despite their best efforts.

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